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TIL that violets grow additional underground flowers that self-pollinate in order to increase the chance of successful reproduction

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aw9lJ TIL Fortnite creator Tim Sweeney is one of the largest landowners in North Carolina and has been buying land for ecologically sustainable purposes since 2008
ZpLKR TIL it wasn't originally aluminium or aluminum, but alumium
GYW54 TIL the ribbon that signified the opening of the Sydney Harbour bridge was slashed early by the sword of Captain Francis de Groot, who rode up on a horse and claimed the bridge in the name of “the decent and respectable people of New South Wales”.
6Ev6Z TIL of Gary Plauche. His son was abducted & taken to another state by a predator. When he was caught & being extradited, Gary waited in the airport & as he passed him, he turned around & shot his son’s abductor dead. It was ruled justifiable & he received no jail time.
4krEb TIL that explore.org has a bunch of live animal streams & more around the world